HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)Confucius Quote on the Superior Man: The Accomplished Scholar Is Not a Utensil Confucius Quote on the Superior Man: The Accomplished Scholar Is Not a UtensilBy Zheng / January 11, 2026 / broad minded, superior man, The Analects, versatility, Wei Zheng II, Wei Zheng II Chapter 12 The accomplished scholar is not a utensil. 君子不器。 Source: The Analects, Wei Zheng II, Chapter 12 Author: Confucius / 孔子 Related Posts Two Cardinal Rules: “Do Not Seek Speed, Do Not Eye Small Gains” Confucius Quote: How Can a Carriage Be Made to Go Without the Yoking Bar? Three Months Without Taste: When Music Transcended the Senses The Wisdom of Confucius on Navigating Order and Chaos Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Type here.. Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.